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MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Clutch Assembly Replacement

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This is an internal private guide used for prereqs.

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    • Remove the two pieces of kapton tape covering the display data cable.

    • Remove the strip of tape securing the iSight cable to the LCD.

    • Peel the three antenna straps off the lower edge of the LCD.

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    • Disconnect the display data cable by pulling its connector toward the bottom edge of the display, away from the socket on the LCD.

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    • Remove the two Phillips screws securing the ground straps for the display data cable and LED driver board cable to the clutch cover.

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    • Remove the Phillips screw hidden behind the display data cable.

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    • Remove the three Phillips screws behind antenna straps along the bottom edge of the display.

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    • To remove the clutch assembly, first insert the flat end of a spudger into the gap between the clutch hinge and the clutch cover where the cables exit.

    • While prying the clutch assembly away from the clutch hinge with your spudger, use a plastic opening tool to increase the gap between the clutch cover and the front display bezel.

    • Work your way along the length of the clutch cover to fully separate the adhesive.

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    • Push the clutch assembly off each of the clutch hinges and remove it from the display.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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